Living Your Yoga - embodied wisdom with Shirlee Williams
This isn’t your average yoga podcast.
Living Your Yoga – Embodied Wisdom is where real life meets real practice—no filter, no fluff, no forced enlightenment.
I’m Shirlee—yoga teacher, breathwork facilitator, and mentor to yoga teachers who are done with performance and ready to show up as their whole, messy, magical selves.
Each week, we explore how yoga lives beyond the mat—through stories, soul talk, deep breaths, and occasional sass. From parenting and partnership to pigeon pose and panic attacks, this podcast is about the real practice: how we show up when life gets loud, uncertain, or beautifully ordinary.
Expect a little wisdom, a little humor, and a whole lot of heart.
Whether you’re a longtime yogi or yoga-curious human just trying to make it through Monday, you’re welcome here.
Take a breath. Let’s begin.
Living Your Yoga - embodied wisdom with Shirlee Williams
Your Worth Isn’t in the Numbers – 6 Reminders for Yoga Teachers
Hey yoga teachers—let’s have some real talk.
Your worth is not tied to the number of students who show up for your classes. Period. I’ve been there, staring at half-empty rooms, wondering if I was doing enough, sharing enough, or if I was even good enough. And I know so many of you wrestle with the same doubts.
This week on Living Your Yoga – Embodied Wisdom (Teacher Style), I’m giving you six powerful reminders to shift your perspective around class numbers—because your value as a teacher has nothing to do with headcount.
We’ll explore:
✨ Why your time slot matters (and why lunch classes aren’t “failures”)
✨ How taking over someone else’s class can affect attendance
✨ Why it takes 8–10 weeks to build momentum with a new class
✨ How seasons + timing (summer, December, September) can influence numbers
✨ The importance of focusing on depth over numbers
✨ And a bonus: the frequency and energy you bring to class—and how it attracts (or repels) students
Whether you’re brand new or seasoned, these reminders will help you stay grounded, stay inspired, and keep showing up for the students who are right in front of you.
💭 Journal prompt: What frequency are you aligning to before class? How can you shift your energy to attract more of what you want?
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